野外
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to outdoor spaces, activities, or events, often contrasting with indoor or urban settings. Commonly used in compounds like 野外活動 (outdoor activities) and 野外コンサート (open-air concert).
Let's eat lunch outdoors today.
The open-air concert was canceled due to rain.
2
Refers to open land, fields, or the outskirts of a town, often implying a natural or less-developed area. Less common than the 'outdoors' sense.
He left the city and started farming in the fields.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉を野外で行うto hold (an event) outdoors
We decided to hold the wedding outdoors.
- 野外に出るto go out into the open fields/countryside
When we left the city and went out into the open country, quiet nature spread before us.
- 野外で〈事〉を楽しむto enjoy (something) outdoors
We enjoyed a barbecue outdoors with the family.